Semple Fraser has seen its fee income rise by 11 per cent to £12.3 million.

The firm's Manchester office saw turnover quadruple across the 2010/11 financial year while improvements in real estate saw that sector report a 13 per cent rise in income.

The firm has also hired five trainees across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices this month.

Alister Fraser, managing partner, said: "We have been experiencing a steady improvement in sales over the past 18 months and we go into the new financial year a stronger, more capable and more collaborative firm.

"Our Manchester office has grown rapidly since its inception at the end of 2009 and has allowed us both to deliver services to a wider client base, as well as provide our existing clients with an increased service range in England."